Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NE 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 3 Oct 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Colfax LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Colfax LA
 31.55°N 92.63°W (Elev. 177 ft)
2:40 pm CDT Oct 3, 2025
2pm CDT Oct 3, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 9, 2025
 
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